Phu Quoc Travel Guide

Inseasia’s Phu Quoc Travel Guide is all you’ll need to get the most out of your visit. There is so much to see and do in Phu Quoc. Don’t miss any of it! It’s a delightful island that is actually situated off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. In fact it was the subject of much wrangling for many years over its ownership. In 1975 a group of Khmer Rouge soldiers raided the island and took control. There then followed a series of raids and counter raids to try and gain ownership of the island. In 1982 an agreement saw the island handed officially to Vietnam. Then however Vietnam withdrew for Cambodia and the arguments rage still.

Phu Quoc is the largest of all Vietnam’s islands and since 2014 is the only part of the country that foreigners can visit without a visa. It is a superb destination, one of the best resorts in the country with plenty of places to eat and drink. Good hotels, restaurants and bars make this a top place to visit for many people living in Vietnam. The district of Phu Quoc includes not only the main island but also 21 smaller islands. The main town is Duong Dong is found on the west coast. The islanders survive on fishing, agriculture and a fast growing tourist industry.

So what’s in the Phu Quoc Travel Guide ?

This is one of the most beautiful islands in the Southeast Asia region. We have compiled a guide to make sure you see as much as you wish. From the best beaches to the beast bars and more. Whether you prefer to sit on a quiet beach or stay at a top resort, this guide will assist you.

Also on the island are pepper plantations, growing pepper of extremely high quality. Kampot pepper is of course the finest in the world, but Phu Quoc is certainly up there. Tourists can visit the plantations and buy amazing quality for extremely inexpensive prices.

A great way to see the island is to hire a motorbike and simply set off, you can’t really get lost. Most hotels will arrange a motorbike for you. Along the west coast a series of high quality resorts have sprung up in recent years, offering holidaymakers the perfect break. The climate is superb and this really is a fabulous place for a holiday. The new International Airport now receives flights from Singapore and Siem Reap as well as the domestic flights from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and other cities.